Arjun Radhakrishnan to Lead Salim Ahamed's New Film 'Left Over'

Actor Arjun Radhakrishnan, known for portraying A P J Abdul Kalam in 'Rocket Boys', will play the lead in Salim Ahamed's upcoming film 'Left Over'. The film is Ahamed's fifth directorial feature and is produced by Newton Cinema. The cast includes Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad, and Roshan Mathew. Newton Cinema is also debuting at the Cannes Market with 'Mayilaa' and 'The Gambler'.

Key Points: Arjun Radhakrishnan Cast in Salim Ahamed's 'Left Over'

  • Arjun Radhakrishnan plays lead in Salim Ahamed's 'Left Over'
  • Film is Ahamed's fifth directorial feature
  • Cast includes Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad, Roshan Mathew
  • Newton Cinema debuts at Cannes Market with 'Mayilaa' and 'The Gambler'
4 min read

Arjun Radhakrishnan to play lead in Salim Ahamed's 'Left Over'

Arjun Radhakrishnan stars in National Award winner Salim Ahamed's new film 'Left Over', produced by Newton Cinema. Cast includes Zarin Shihab, Shweta Basu Prasad.

"Left Over comes from silence, memory and moral urgency. - Salim Ahamed"

Chennai, May 12

Actor Arjun Radhakrishnan, who portrayed former Indian President A P J Abdul Kalam in the web series, 'Rocket Boys', will next be seen playing the lead in National Award winning director Salim Ahamed's eagerly awaited film, 'Left Over'.

The film, which is being produced by Newton Cinema, will be Ahamed's fifth directorial feature.

Apart from Arjun Radhakrishnan, the film will also feature Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad and Roshan Mathew.

Written by Salim Ahamed and P. V. Shajikumar, the film will have cinematography by Sharan Velayudhan, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, music by Christo Xavier, production design by Ashik S, sound design by Vishnu Govind, costume design by Gayathri Kishore and makeup by Salam.

For the unaware, Salim Ahamed is best known for his Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' (Abu, Son of Adam), which won four National Film Awards and was India's official entry to the Academy Awards.

Salim's earlier films include 'Pathemari', 'Kunjananthante Kada' and 'And the Oscar Goes To...'.

Giving out details about 'Left Over', Salim Ahamed says, "Left Over comes from silence, memory and moral urgency. It carries pain without spectacle, dignity without explanation, and a shared human experience that transcends borders. I am grateful to introduce the film to the international industry with Newton Cinema."

Newton Cinema has announced that Left Over's world premiere plans will be announced in the coming weeks.

Interestingly, the production house has made its Cannes market debut at Marché du Film with a screening of 'Mayilaa' directed by Semmalar Annam, at Lérins Cinéma Club on May 12.

The production house's Marché slate also includes 'The Gambler', directed by Prasanna Vithanage, written by Vithanage and Anushka Senanayake, and starring Roshan Mathew, Shweta Basu Prasad, Prakash Raj, Mahendra Perera and Lakshan Abeynayake. Cinematography for this film is by Rajeev Ravi, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, music by K and sound design by Tapas Nayak.

Newton Cinema CEO Anto Chittilappilly says, "We are building a home for auteur cinema, for filmmakers whose work carries a signature and a conscience. With LEFTOVER, MAYILAA and our upcoming slate, we aim to stand with independent filmmakers, protect difficult and necessary stories, and bring voices from the margins into world cinema."lin National Award winning director Salim Ahamed's eagerly awaited film, 'Left Over'.

The film, which is being produced by Newton Cinema, will be Ahamed's fifth directorial feature.

Apart from Arjun Radhakrishnan, the film will also feature Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad and Roshan Mathew.

Written by Salim Ahamed and P. V. Shajikumar, the film will have cinematography by Sharan Velayudhan, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, music by Christo Xavier, production design by Ashik S, sound design by Vishnu Govind, costume design by Gayathri Kishore and makeup by Salam.

For the unaware, Salim Ahamed is best known for his Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' (Abu, Son of Adam), which won four National Film Awards and was India's official entry to the Academy Awards.

Salim's earlier films include 'Pathemari', 'Kunjananthante Kada' and 'And the Oscar Goes To...'.

Giving out details about 'Left Over', Salim Ahamed says, "Left Over comes from silence, memory and moral urgency. It carries pain without spectacle, dignity without explanation, and a shared human experience that transcends borders. I am grateful to introduce the film to the international industry with Newton Cinema."

Newton Cinema has announced that Left Over's world premiere plans will be announced in the coming weeks.

Interestingly, the production house has made its Cannes market debut at Marché du Film with a screening of 'Mayilaa' directed by Semmalar Annam, at Lérins Cinéma Club on May 12.

The production house's Marché slate also includes 'The Gambler', directed by Prasanna Vithanage, written by Vithanage and Anushka Senanayake, and starring Roshan Mathew, Shweta Basu Prasad, Prakash Raj, Mahendra Perera and Lakshan Abeynayake. Cinematography for this film is by Rajeev Ravi, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, music by K and sound design by Tapas Nayak.

Newton Cinema CEO Anto Chittilappilly says, "We are building a home for auteur cinema, for filmmakers whose work carries a signature and a conscience. With LEFTOVER, MAYILAA and our upcoming slate, we aim to stand with independent filmmakers, protect difficult and necessary stories, and bring voices from the margins into world cinema."

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
Newton Cinema is really stepping up with independent films! 'Mayilaa' at Cannes and now 'Left Over' - it's heartening to see Indian cinema getting global recognition. But I hope the film doesn't get too artsy and loses touch with common audiences. Salim Ahamed's 'Pathemari' was accessible yet profound, expecting something similar.
R
Rohit P
The casting is impressive - Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad and Roshan Mathew. That's a solid ensemble! But I'm most curious about the story. 'Left Over from silence, memory and moral urgency' - sounds like a very personal, introspective film. Hope it doesn't become too slow-paced like some Malayalam art films. Still, ab bas wait karte hain! 😊
M
Michael C
Great to see independent Indian cinema making moves internationally. The technical team is top-notch - A. Sreekar Prasad editing and Christo Xavier for music. But I wonder if this film will have any commercial appeal or just be a festival darling. Either way, it's a win for authentic storytelling. Cheers from Bangalore! 🎬
V
Vikram M
Salim Ahamed is a national treasure - his films always have soul. The fact that 'Adaminte Makan Abu' was India's official Oscar entry shows his caliber. I just hope 'Left Over' doesn't get lost in the noise of big-budget releases. These small films need our support! Btw, Roshan Mathew and Shweta Basu Prasad together again after something else? 👀
S
Sarah B

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50